So there are two reports out that the Camaro is not as good as the 2010 Mustang in terms of handling and drive. What does this mean? How does this car fault on those lines? More importantly, can it be adjusted ( with a after market tuner/ update from Chevy)?

I've been scrutinizing the handling of the Camaro vs. the rest since it's a huge factor for me - most of the magazines have said that the Mustang, while better than the last gen, is STILL limited by its SRA in the slalom. Camaro, on the other hand is limited by its weight and has somewhat of a deadzone in steering feel but still posts better numbers all-around.

I think what they were getting at was Mustang = better daily driver, Camaro = better sports car.

So there are two reports out that the Camaro is not as good as the 2010 Mustang in terms of handling and drive. What does this mean? How does this car fault on those lines? More importantly, can it be adjusted ( with a after market tuner/ update from Chevy)?

So there are two reports out that the Camaro is not as good as the 2010 Mustang in terms of handling and drive. What does this mean? How does this car fault on those lines? More importantly, can it be adjusted ( with a after market tuner/ update from Chevy)?

What do you mean by 'drive' ? If you mean 'tossable', then the Mustang will have an edge. If you mean 'ride smoothness' the Camaro has the advantage. That said, that was not the standard GT that handled better. It had the track pack which included better tires and a suspension upgrade for improved handling, as well as a shorter final drive ratio for better acceleration. Not saying its not a fair comparison -Ford devised the package to better compete with the Camaro. But no (stock) Mustang from 2005-2009 will have those numbers, and many of the 2010 GT's won't either.

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Handling areas are a mixed bag between the Mustang and the Camaro. Consensus sounds like the Camaro rides much better, but the Mustang feels sharper and more nimble. Objective metrics seem to be split, with the Mustang posting better numbers in some areas and the Camaro posting some better numbers elsewhere. I think I'll have to drive both to see which I like better. Before these reviews the Mustang wasn't even on my radar, but I think it merits consideration. The Camaro still wins hands down on presence though.

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When it comes to suspension, the Camaro should be a better DD in comparison to the Mustang since it will ride smoother with the IRS if there are lot's of road irregularities. On a track, the mustang may prove to be the better handler. And no, the road does not have to be "glass" smooth in order for the the SRA to perform.

So there are two reports out that the Camaro is not as good as the 2010 Mustang in terms of handling and drive. What does this mean? How does this car fault on those lines? More importantly, can it be adjusted ( with a after market tuner/ update from Chevy)?